Our Chinese department:
Meeting at the airport and at the Mineralnye Vody railway station before 13:00.
Transfer to Arkhyz village, arrival at 18:00.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner at 19:00, meeting with the team.
Free time and rest.
7-day trekking in the mountains without tents for true nature lovers.
Visit the most beautiful places of Arkhyz: the White Waterfall, the Eaglet Pass, the magnificent Sofia waterfalls, the Phia Pass, the Seven-colored Lake, the astrophysical observatory and the Alan hillfort.
Location
G. Mineralnye Vody
Tour highlights
Caucasian feast
We will arrange an outdoor feast with a view of the mountains: drinks and locally produced products: cheeses, greens, vegetables and lemonades
Bath pleasure
After a busy day in the mountains, we will relax in a wood-burning sauna
Off-road pickup
Before the start of the route, we will drive an SUV through a beautiful gorge with huge mountains above 3000 meters
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival. Mineral Waters — Arkhyz
- Day 2 - White Waterfall Hike
- Day 3 - Sofia Waterfalls Hike
- Day 4 - Hike to the pass, waterfall and Lake Eaglet
- Day 5 - Trip to Phia Pass, Romantic resort
- Day 6 - Hike to the Seven-colored Lake
- Day 7 - Astrophysical Observatory, departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments
The tour is of medium difficulty, it requires good physical fitness, absence of hypertension, weight no more than 150 kg, age no more than 70 years. A tourist should be active, hardy, and have strong joints. There will be routes ranging from 4 to 15 km long along narrow and rocky trails. But we always walk at a measured pace, and we make regular stops along the route.
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Hotel6 nights
Comfort
- Midscale
The tour provides accommodation at the Eagle's Nest recreation center.
The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:
| Name of the hotel | 2-local | Additional payment for 1-bed accommodation |
| "Eagle's Nest" or an alternative | 52 000 | 18 000 |
Children up to and including 12 years old get a 10% discount.
The option of moving in is possible. If there are tourists on tour dates who travel alone and do not mind moving in, then we can combine them (by agreement) and you will not have to pay extra. But we do not guarantee a move-in, it does not depend on us.
A possible placement option is indicated. It can be replaced with a similar option.
The Eagle's Nest 6 nights
The Eagle's Nest recreation center has been operating since 2005. For almost 18 years, on an area of 70 acres, we have built 12 facilities with a total capacity of up to 130 people. There is also a restaurant with 60-70 seats, a drying room for 100 pairs of skis and ski equipment, a covered parking lot, six covered gazebos for relaxation, a two-story barbecue area with a fireplace, a playground, a sports ground, an open-air swing by the campfire and much more.
Tour conditions
Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nightsGroup meets at
G. Mineralnye Vody
Included in price
- accommodation in a guest house/The hotel;
- transfer within the tour;
- environmental fees;
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Caucasian cuisine;
- guide, excursion program;
- medical insurance;
- wood-fired sauna for 2 hours.
Paid extra
- air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
- Meals: breakfast, lunch on the first day, lunch, dinner on the last day of the tour;
- The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 18,000 rubles.;
- ATVs from 3,000 rubles/person.;
- cable car;
- horseback riding (optional, from 1,500 rubles/person);
- tickets to the thermal springs — 600 rubles /person.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
No special equipment is required. There are no special requirements for clothing. Clothing and shoes should be athletic, comfortable, waterproof, and weather-appropriate. Special trekking shoes are not required. If there is one, then you can take it. If not, then you shouldn't buy it on purpose. Athletic sneakers and boots are quite suitable, as long as the sole is not smooth and slippery.
Shoes should be worn, not new. At least 2 pairs are required. Trekking poles are also optional. The route is of medium difficulty and in fact sticks are not particularly needed. Some tourists use them, some go without sticks. If necessary, they are available at the box office.
You will also need: a swimsuit for thermal springs, flip-flops, a raincoat. You should not take a large backpack on a hike. Of the mandatory things that you should have in your backpack are some personal hygiene items and a water bottle. If you are using it, you can take a thermos.
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Dates and Prices
- 25 – 31 May 7 days 6 nights
- 1 – 7 Jun 7 days 6 nights
- 8 – 14 Jun 7 days 6 nights
- 15 – 21 Jun 7 days 6 nights
- 22 – 28 Jun 7 days 6 nights
Reviews
- EPElena Plekhanovaabout provider8 Mar, 2025Everything was very well organized. From the meeting and transfers to the routes and meals. Huge thanks to the tour managers and guides, they did a fantastic job!!!!
